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Lot 7: Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

Winchester 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 14, 2008

Lot 7: Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF

Winchester 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 14, 2008

Estimated Price: $600 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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Winchester 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1873
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 44 WCF
Barrel: 20 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 716
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 5
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Manufactured in 1917. It features an adjustable buckhorn rear sight and a blade front sight. Standard two line address on the left barrel flat reads, "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. New HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A./ KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866 OCTOBER 16. 1860." Three line model designation on upper tang, serial number marked on lower. Full length tubular magazine. Plain straight grip stock and forearm, crescent steel butt plate with cleaning rod compartment (cleaning rod not included) and metal forearm cap.

Rating Definition:

Fair as refinished. A brown patina is forming overall, along with a large amount of moderate to heavy pitting, a dent in the left side of the magazine, and some handling marks overall. The stock is fair as repaired, with a mended crack on the forearm and a number of dings, dents, and scratches. The action is good.



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